Caol Ila Distillery
ABV: 43%
Age: 13 Years Old
Style: Single Malt
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Bottling: Gordon & MacPhail
Overall
Score
8.8
Nose
Soft and gentle. A little ash-laden and has this great smoked note. A cooling log fire then a touch of sweetness with cantaloupe melon and smoked ham. A hint of blue cheese too.
Palate
Oily and very clingy. Smoke well to the front of this. Standing in a ploughed field, so earthy. The fruitiness of olive oil and some gentle spice hits. A touch of saline.
Finish
Sweet and smoky. The liquid form of a smoked bacon sandwich and brown sauce. Delightful.
Comment
Wonderful smoke and sweetness.
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